In 2021, deaths of pregnant women soared by 40 percent in the United States, according to new government figures. Here’s how one family coped after the virus threatened a pregnant mother.
Tag: Babies and Infants
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Preterm Birth Drug Withdrawn After 12 Years
The F.D.A. seemed poised to rescind approval of Makena, after studies over time indicated the treatment did not halt early childbirth for many women.
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Rare Infant Death Tied to Contaminated Breast Pump, CDC Says. What Parents Should Know.
Federal health officials are reminding parents of infants to properly sterilize breast pump equipment after a baby died last year from a rare bacterial infection.
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Rural Hospitals Are Shuttering Their Maternity Units
Citing costs, many hospitals are closing labor and delivery wards, expanding so-called maternity care deserts.
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Many Personal Care Products Contain Harmful Chemicals. Here’s What to Do About It.
Take these small steps to lower your exposure.